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President Trump has withdrawn the US from 66 international organisations, including UN agencies and the International Solar Alliance, citing conflicts with American interests. The administration will cease funding and participation, emphasizing national sovereignty and prioritizing America-first foreign policy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans talks with Danish officials as the Trump administration renews interest in acquiring Greenland. European leaders warn the move could undermine NATO, while Washington insists diplomacy remains the preferred option.

Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church during a memorial service. Police say the attack was not random or religiously motivated, and the suspect remains at large.

A militant attack on a police post in Bajaur district, Pakistan, killed one civilian and injured three, including two police officers. The assault reflects a surge in militant violence across 2025, particularly in border provinces Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

A New Year’s Eve fire at Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed 40 and injured over 120, leaving families in anguish. Identification is difficult due to burns. Victims include teens from across Europe, while authorities investigate bar safety measures.

Over 30 Indian-origin professionals were honoured in the UK’s 2025 New Year Honours. Awards ranged from CBEs, OBEs, and MBEs to BEMs, recognising achievements in literature, enterprise, community service, health, education, sports, and philanthropy.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urged security forces to suppress “rioters” after week-long protests over the collapsing rial. At least 10 people have died, while demonstrations spread to over 100 locations across 22 provinces.

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district died after a mob attack, marking the second such incident in a week. The case has heightened concerns about rising violence against minorities, with police investigating and seeking to arrest those responsible.

China’s parliament expelled three senior military officials, including Wang Renhua, amid a crackdown on corruption. The generals, absent from recent PLA and party events, remain Central Committee members. The purge also included former vice chairman He Weidong.

Bangladesh police say two prime suspects in the murder of Inquilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi have fled to India via Meghalaya. Authorities are coordinating with Indian agencies as the investigation nears completion.

Air Vice Marshal (retd) A K Khandker, a key Mukti Bahini leader during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War and the country’s first Air Force chief, passed away at 95. He received the Bir Uttam and Independence Award for his contributions.

Members of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi marched in Dhaka to protest an arson attack that destroyed decades of cultural archives. The group called the incident a threat to free expression and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

A Russian missile strike on Odesa’s port killed eight people and injured 27. Ukraine later said it hit a Russian warship, oil platform, and radar system with drones, expanding attacks beyond the front lines.

Sharif Osman Hadi, a key leader of Bangladesh’s July Uprising and an election candidate, died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka. His death triggered protests in the capital. The interim government announced state mourning and promised swift action against those responsible

India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met senior Fijian ministers to discuss skilled mobility, digital cooperation and people-to-people ties. The engagements also included a cultural evening with Know India Programme alumni, highlighting growing bilateral relations.

Over 10,000 Afghan refugees were forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan in two days, with thousands more detained in Pakistan in 2025. Humanitarian groups warn of instability, lack of housing, and basic services for returned families.

Two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s Saratov region, while Russia launched strikes on Ukraine’s energy and port infrastructure, leaving thousands without power. Peace talks continue, with Zelenskyy visiting Germany amid stalled negotiations.

Thailand said it will continue military action until its people are safe, rejecting claims that recent casualties were accidental. Cambodia accused Thai forces of attacking civilians as fighting along the border intensified, despite earlier ceasefire agreements.

A fire broke out in a 12-storey market and residential building in Dhaka early Saturday. Firefighters rescued at least 42 people, and no casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

More than 1,000 people have died after floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. Authorities continue rescue and recovery efforts as experts warn that climate change and weak planning are increasing disaster risks.